Could anyone point me to a deal on Insanity or P90X?

May 10, 2011 5:36 AM

I'm looking to score a great deal on either the Insanity workout program or the P90X program. Ideally I need to shed a reasonable 600lbs and I've heard these workout series work wonders for someone like me. Chinese counterfeit copies welcome also.

I just wish someone would post a deal on either of these so I can stumble my pudgy self through them. But where?

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I want to believe that someone (not naming any names here, but you can guess) is pulling our collective leg. A need to lose 600 pounds would put a person at a 700+ pound weight. Stupid television shows aside, that's a dangerous amount of weight to carry around, and sudden exercise routines that are obviously not the norm for a person of that size could easily cause heart failure, a stroke, or other major health event.

What I suspect happened is that the OP posted 600 when 60 was meant, and is now just having a bit of fun. Might as well; it's Tuesday.

On the assumption that losing 60 lb is the goal:

Only the OP can now her current state of health, and whether or not such exertion would be helpful, or dangerous. There are people who are 50 or more pounds overweight, but lead an active life, and are not couch potatoes. There are others who are within the appropriate weight range, and do nothing. Obviously they'd be more at risk.

600 pounds i would not recommend p90x or insanity, these workouts are nothing to write off. I have a friend who is a personal trainer and she says they kick her butt. supposedly insanity burns on average 1000 calories per workout

I want to believe that someone (not naming any names here, but you can guess) is pulling our collective leg. A need to lose 600 pounds would put a person at a 700+ pound weight. Stupid television shows aside, that's a dangerous amount of weight to carry around, and sudden exercise routines that are obviously not the norm for a person of that size could easily cause heart failure, a stroke, or other major health event.

What I suspect happened is that the OP posted 600 when 60 was meant, and is now just having a bit of fun. Might as well; it's Tuesday.

On the assumption that losing 60 lb is the goal:

Only the OP can now her current state of health, and whether or not such exertion would be helpful, or dangerous. There are people who are 50 or more pounds overweight, but lead an active life, and are not couch potatoes. There are others who are within the appropriate weight range, and do nothing. Obviously they'd be more at risk.

Free Beer and Hot Wings show runs a 90-day guarantee with it if you aren't worried about the price.
That's how I ended up getting my P90x and I can say it is worth every penny.www.freebeerandhotwings.com if you are interested in the guarantee, right hand side of the page.

Er, I interpreted this post as honestly a satire about the fact that someone keeps creating accounts and spamming the fresh tab with 87,000 "deals" on this insanity workout everyday, that I keep tattling on as spam. It's getting old.

You're going to be hard pressed to find an actual deal on a Beachbody product. They have their supply chain locked up pretty tight. Anything that's a good deal is likely fake. Maybe used, probably fake.

I have done both (and am currently mid cycle with Insanity) - if you aren't already in good shape, don't bother with Insanity. You'll be hunched over sucking air the entire time. You may leave the DVD on and "get through" the workout by doing 35% of the moves, but you won't see results.

Try P90X. I started P90X when I was about 285 pounds. 90 days later, I was 240 pounds. Yeah, half a pound a day. P90X is slower paced, better scalable to your fitness level, and has better technique coaching than Insanity does. It's also plenty hard - don't take away that I'm saying "Insanity hard P90X easy." Both workouts have left me wringing sweat out of my shirt (literally, I have done that). P90X is also a bit more flexible - you'll notice it when you're in it.

That said, spend the $120 on P90X. It isn't worth trying to find a deal, it won't happen. Otherwise, acquire it through less than ethical and legal means, I guess. But seriously, it's not that expensive.

Also, tangental, but make a commitment to eating right. Both Insanity and P90X include a nutrition guide (and a meal plan, if you are so inclined) - I never stuck to the plan, but have read the guides. It's really just eating what you know is healthy - grilled chicken instead of breaded, eating a salad instead of a burger, etc. You may also consider some supplements along the way.

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